Clipper 47-question 1 Does your Clipper have the under seat heating unit? 2. How difficult is it to remove the radio?

thks

David

What about getting the thing out? I read the inst listed on this web site about getting the thing in the car. It does not sound complicated.

The reason I ask about repair of the radio-I am a DIY person first. Usually Packard stuff is very straight forward to repair. I got the clock working!

Source for tubes?

thks for the inputs-the info Guscha pointed out was better than what I found on this site. I thought I had done a pretty good search of the site.

thks

David

Does anyone have any experience in repairing these radios?

1 difficult in removing them?
2 Parts esp the tubes?
3 tube numbers-I looked at the schematic

My radio hums-and occasionally I hear something like maybe a station.

Any info would be appreciated

David

If you spray starter fluid in carb-will it start? Could determine whether fuel issue or electrical. I have had coils when hot break down-but on cooling starts with no problem.

You might try Hanlon plating in Richmond Va

hanlonccp@cs.com they did a 49 Packard front bumper for me a couple of years ago. None of then are cheap!

John-curious did the size of the shoes agree with the info I sent you?

Any idea where a vacuum antenna is available? Someone put an after market antenna on my 47 Clipper.

thks

David

The lens cover pops off-My light did not work either. It turned out the light was not connected under the dash. Hopefully yours is the light bulb.

Do not forget the transportation cost when buying old cars outside your local area. You will find them in your area just be alert.

Optima batteries use sulfuric acid in some kind of gel. Which is the basic operation of a lead acid battery.